Product description
A cylindrical-shaped rattan shaker with a calabash lid, size L.
Product Specification:
Dimensions: height 18 cm, diameter 6.50 cm
Material: rattan, calabash
Weight: 0.05 kg
Detailed Information:
Calabash is a pumpkin plant (Lagenaria siceraria), which produces fruits of various shapes, used as containers, musical instruments or decorative objects. The dried fruit of this plant, which is used for practical and artistic purposes after being hollowed out and treated.
The rattan shaker is a percussion instrument that is among the traditional musical instruments of many African cultures. Its construction is simple but effective. The basis is a sturdy wicker body made of rattan, which is hollow and filled with small objects, such as glass, plastic or natural beads. These small particles are freely placed inside, allowing the creation of characteristic sounds.
The shaker is used in two main ways of playing:
Hand shaking: By moving the hands, the contents inside are quickly moved, creating a soft and rhythmic sound that resembles rustling or pouring.
Hitting the shaker against the surface: When the shaker is hit against a hard surface, the beads move more violently, intensifying the intensity and character of the sound.
Origin and usage:
The African roots of the shaker are associated with rich cultural and musical traditions. It was used not only for musical purposes but often also as an accompanying instrument in rituals, dances or as a means of communication with the spiritual world. African communities appreciate the simplicity and natural materials from which the shaker is made.
Country of Origin
Bali.
Use
List of allergens
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